Lecture: Now You See It Now You don’t – the magic of disappearing quilt blocks (Online)

Learn about the magic and beauty of disappearing blocks with this interactive online lecture, demo and trunk show.  Using 3 cameras, one on me and the quilts, one pointing straight down at the cutting mat, and one close-up on the quilts, I will be able to show you how easy it is to turn simple blocks into beautiful complex patterns.  Using the Zoom format you will be able to ask questions for me to answer during the presentation.  I will also show you how different block designs can be enhanced by color choices or slight modifications to make even more interesting full quilts.

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This lecture will be recorded and available to members on a non-downloadable basis for 2 weeks.

Workshop: Making Magic: A Disappearing Quilt Sampler (Online)

Thurs Feb 27 (9:30-4:30)

This 6 hour workshop will be structured similar to a “sew along”. There are 9 blocks and I will teach each one in turn. I have 2 cameras, one on me and the sewing machine and one pointing straight down at the cutting mat and pressing surface.  I will demonstrate how to make the block along with little tips on accurate piecing and pressing. The students will then follow along and take turns showing the class how their block came out. The Zoom features allow me to answer questions immediately and help anyone who might be having a little trouble. As some students finish before others, I will show other possible layouts and talk about things like how to enlarge the pattern, or use different colors and how these blocks might look in a finished quilt.

A pattern is required for this workshop and is included in the price for members. The cost of the pattern ($12) will be added to the guest fee price. The pattern will be distributed by the YHQG workshop coordinator to paid students approximately one week before the class, including patterns for some bonus blocks. The workshop will be recorded by the teacher and shared with paid workshop participants, available for 2 weeks after the workshop.